Olivia D'Angelo is a servant of Christ, published multi-genre creative writer, editor, and political and higher education journalist.

Editorial Work

Literary Journals

  • Fiction Editor, MAYDAY Magazine​, Oct. 2025 to Present
  • Editorial Intern, The Great Smokies Review, Jan. 2024 to May 2025.​
    • Edited poetry, fiction, and non-fiction works in accordance with the Chicago Manual of Style.
    • Proofread and made edits to WordPress website for digital publication.

Academic Journals

  • E-Publishing Committee Member​, GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Aug. 2025 - Present
    • Makes design and coding decisions and edits in Manifold publication.

Journalism

  • Editor-in-Chief and Web Designer, The Lion's Roar, Johnston County Early College Academy, 2015 to 2019
    • Managed team of over a dozen student journalists.
    • Wrote the Breaking News column.
    • Designed and managed an entire website to bring the paper into the modern age.
    • Ran creative writing and visual arts competition.

Education

Master of Professional Studies in Publishing - The George Washington University, '27
  • Online, part-time in the evenings.
  • Coursework: Book and Journal Publishing, Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing, Electronic Publishing Tools.
  • Pursuing coursework on electronic and book publishing, coding, business management and entrepreneurship, marketing and promotion strategy, podcasting, social media, and book design.

Bachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing - University of North Carolina Asheville, '25
  • Summa cum laude, distinction in English.
  • Coursework: Poetry Writing Workshop, Fiction Writing Workshop, Readings in Drama, Horror Fiction Writing Workshop, American Literary Traditions, Western Literature, Appalachian Literature.

Certificate in Paralegal - South College Asheville, '22
  • Graduated with Honors, LEX Honor Society, Scholarship from Asheville Area Paralegal Assoc.
  • Coursework: Legal Research and Writing I & II, Torts & Remedies, Contract Law, Ethics for Paralegals, Criminal Law, Domestic Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate, Computer & Information Literacy, Criminal Procedures, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Computers in the Legal Office, Law and Technology, Special Topics in Legal Research.